The Honeydrippers were a rock and roll band of the 1980s, deriving their name from Roosevelt Sykes, an American blues singer also known as "Honeydripper". Former Led Zeppelin lead singer Robert Plant formed the group in 1981 to satisfy his long-time goal in having a rock band with a heavy rhythm and blues basis.
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- Apr 10, 2024
8:59 AMOkay, the beginning of IDLES “Dancer” is reminiscent of “Sea of Love” by the Honeydrippers. Would you please play the latter? I could use a little time trip back to the 80s when all the British bands tried to sound like it was the 1940s... Thanks! Theresa in NJJohn Richards - Jan 25, 2023
9:44 AM"Impeach the President" is a single by funk band the Honey Drippers, written and produced by Roy Charles Hammond, known as Roy C. It was first released in 1973, and re-released in 2017, after being sampled hundreds of times since the mid-1980s. It is a protest song advocating the impeachment of then-President of the United States Richard Nixon. - Aug 8, 2021
4:09 AMRichard Nixon announced his resignation on this day in 1974. Playing music protesting his presidency for the occasion.
